Saitama hosts 38th Nenrinpic National Health and Welfare Festival

The 38th Nenrinpic National Health and Welfare Festival, known as Nenrinpic Sainokuni Saitama 2026, officially opened on November 7, 2026, at the Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park Athletics Stadium in Saitama Prefecture. The four-day event, which runs until November 10, features approximately 30 different sports and cultural disciplines.

Organizers expect a total of 600,000 participants, including spectators, with roughly 10,000 athletes and coaches registered from across Japan. The festival focuses on elderly citizens, promoting health, social participation, and longevity through sports and cultural exchange.

Various municipalities within Saitama, including Tokorozawa City, are serving as venues. In Tokorozawa, activities include a sports wellness blowgun competition at Butterfly Arena Tokorozawa, health workshops, and local food demonstrations.